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A YELLOW JADE HORSE BELT HOOK
MING DYNASTY

The belt hook carved as a recumbent horse, turning its head sharply to to the rear, the reverse carved with a hook in the shape of a leg and a round button, the stone of pale yellow tones with some russet inclusions and a smooth polish
2in. (5cm.) long, carved wood stand, box
Exhibited
Pacific Asia Museum, 1986, Catalogue, no. 144
San Antonio Museum of Art, 1986
The Dayton Art Institute, 1989, no. 158

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